How far is Portland, OR from Bay City, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Bay City, OR is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.86 mi
01h 52m
Flight
58.73 mi
94.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.73 mi
Kilometers
94.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.86 mi
Kilometers
125.3 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay City
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM PDT
Return by in Portland
Wed, Apr 15, 7:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-15T16:10
Arrive Bay City
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Banks
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Portland
38.8 mi
00h 56m
To Bay City
39 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
47°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Bay City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Bay City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    3147 ft · 3 min · Northwest 13th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Banks, Tillamook

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wilson River Loop

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Wilson River Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on Latimer Road North

    546 ft · 21 sec · Latimer Road North

  10. 10

    Continue on Latimer Road North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Latimer Road North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    50 m · 5 sec · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Bay City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Banks
49.1 mi · 63%
Northwest Sunset Highway
15.8 mi · 20%
Sunset Highway
4.5 mi · 6%
Oregon Coast Highway
3.68 mi · 5%
Latimer Road North
2.04 mi · 3%
Wilson River Loop
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Banks

Take the exit slight left toward Banks, Tillamook

49.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Banks
00h 56m from Portland
Leave By
2:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bay City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Bay City?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Banks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Portland and 39 miles from Bay City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.62 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bay City.

Stop Ideas Near Banks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Banks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Banks.

BUS

Manning, Oregon

6 mi away
47000 Highway 26
RAIL

Vancouver station

33 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

36 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Bay City. Straight-line distance: 58.73 mi (94.51 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population656,751
Coordinates45.5234500, -122.6762100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bay City

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,404
Coordinates45.5226000, -123.8893000
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Bay City (-123.8893, 45.5226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $13.62
Round trip
$27.23
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.62 $27.23
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.68 $29.36
Premium $5.57 $15.31 $30.61
Diesel $6.37 $17.51 $35.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Bay City. The current time is 16:10:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.